Sony CDX-L280 User manual

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Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact

Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features

even more with:

Optional controller accessory

Card remote commander RM-X114

This label is located on the bottom of the

chassis.

CAUTION INVISIBLE

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal

chassis.

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Table of Contents

Location of controls ............................................. 4

Precautions ............................................................ 6

Notes on discs ....................................................... 6

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................. 7

Detaching the front panel ................................... 8

Setting the clock ................................................... 9

CD Player

Playing a disc ........................................................ 9

Display items ...................................................... 10

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play ............................................... 10

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play ............................................... 10

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 11

Storing only the desired stations ..................... 11

Receiving the stored stations ............................ 12

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 13

Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 13

Cancelling the beep sound ............................... 13

Selecting the sound position

— My Best sound Position (MBP) .............. 14

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ........................................................ 14

Additional Information

Maintenance ........................................................ 15

Removing the unit ............................................. 16

Specifications ...................................................... 17

Troubleshooting.................................................. 18

Error displays/Messages .................................. 19

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qf Number buttons 13

(3) REP 10

(4) SHUF 10

11, 12

qg BTM (Best Tuning Memory) button 11

qh DSPL (display mode change) button

9, 10

qj OFF button* 8, 9

qk SEEK/AMS +/– button

9

11, 12

* Warning when installing in a car

without an ACC (accessory) position

on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for

2 seconds to turn off the clock display

after turning off the engine.

Otherwise, the clock display does not turn

off and this causes battery drain.

Location of controls

1 Volume +/– button 9, 13

2 Receptor for the card remote

commander

3 MODE button

11, 12

4 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button

9, 11, 12

5 SEL (select) button 9, 13, 14

6 Display window

7

MBP (My Best sound Position) button

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8 D (D-BASS) button 14

9 Z (eject) button 9

q; RELEASE (front panel release) button 8

qa RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 7

qs ATT (attenuate) button 13

qd SENS button 12

CDX-L280

SEL

MODE

SRC

SOURCE

RELEASE

1AT T

SENS

OFF

D-BASS

MBP

65432

BTM DSPL

D

REP SHUF

SEEK

AMS

Refer to the pages listed for details.

: During playback : During radio reception

CD RADIO

CD

RADIO

CD

RADIO

5

DISC

–

ATTOFF

DSPL MODE

SOURCE

DISC

+

VOL

+

–

PRESET

+

SEEK

+

SEEK

–

PRESET –

SOUND

E

N

T

E

R

MENU

LIST

The corresponding buttons of the card

remote commander control the same

functions as those on this unit.

1 DSPL button

2 MENU* button

3 SOURCE button

4 SEEK (</,) buttons

5 SOUND button

(used as 5 SEL button for this unit)

6 OFF button

7 VOL (+/–) buttons

8

MODE button

9 LIST* button

q; DISC*/PRESET (M/m) buttons

qa ENTER* button

qs ATT button

* Not available for this model

Note

If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2

seconds, it cannot be operated with the card

remote commander unless (SRC) on the unit is

pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit

first.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details

on how to replace the batteries (page 16).

Card remote commander RM-X114

(optional)

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Precautions

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight,

allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

•Power aerials will extend automatically

while the unit is operating.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your unit that are not covered in

this manual, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area,

moisture condensation may occur inside the

lenses and display of the unit. Should this

occur, the unit will not operate properly. In

such a case, remove the disc and wait for about

an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft

drinks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

•To keep the disc clean, do not touch the

surface. Handle the disc by its edge.

•Keep your discs in their cases or disc

magazines when not in use. Do not subject

the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid

leaving them in parked cars or on

dashboards/rear trays.

•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky

ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning

when used, causing a malfunction, or may

ruin the disc.

•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers

attached.

The following malfunctions may result from

using such discs:

— Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or

sticker peeling off and jamming the eject

mechanism).

— Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,

playback skipping, or no playback) due to

heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing

a disc to warp.

•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star) cannot be played on this unit.

Attempting to do so may damage the unit.

Do not use such discs.

•You cannot play 8 cm CDs.

•Before playing, clean the discs with a

commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe

each disc from the centre out. Do not use

solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or antistatic

spray intended for analog discs.

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Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, you must reset

the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the RESET

button with a pointed object, such as a

ballpoint pen.

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock

setting and some stored contents.

RESET button

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-

RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use

on this unit.

Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/

CD-RWs for audio use.

These marks denote that a disc is not for

audio use.

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the

equipment used for its recording or the

condition of the disc) may not play on this

unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not

finalized*.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW

disc to be played on the audio CD player.

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Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of

the unit as illustrated and push the left side

into position until it clicks.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the

front panel.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to

protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF

position without removing the front panel, the

caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

If you connect an optional amplifier and do not

use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will

be deactivated.

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD playback or radio reception stops (the

key illumination and display remain on).

* If your car has no ACC position on the

ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by

pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car

battery drain.

2 Press (RELEASE), then pull it off towards

you.

Notes

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still

turned on, the power will turn off automatically

to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the

front panel and its display window.

• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high

temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in

parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tip

When carrying the front panel with you, use the

supplied front panel case.

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

A

B

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Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The hour indication flashes.

1 Press either side of the volume +/–

button to set the hour.

2 Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.

3 Press either side of the volume +/–

button to set the minute.

2 Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is

completed, the display returns to normal

play mode.

CD Player

Playing a disc

Insert the disc (labelled side up).

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SRC)

repeatedly until “CD” appears to start

playback.

To Press

Stop playback Z or (OFF)

Eject the disc Z

Skip tracks (SEEK/AMS) (./>)

– Automatic [once for each track]

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ (SEEK/AMS) (m/M)

reverse [hold to desired point]

– Manual Search

Note

When the last track on the disc is over, playback

restarts from the first track of the disc.

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Display items

When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded

title of the new disc/track is automatically

displayed.

To Press

Switch display (DSPL)

item

Source

Displayable items

• Clock

• Elapsed playing time

Track number

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The current track will repeat itself when it

reaches the end.

During playback, press (3) (REP) until

“REP” indicator appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, press (3)

(REP) again.

Playing tracks in random

order

— Shuffle Play

You can select to play the tracks on the current

disc in random order.

During playback, press (4) (SHUF) until

“SHUF” indicator appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, press (4)

(SHUF) again.

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Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band

(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Storing stations

automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest

signals within the selected band, and stores

them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.

The unit stores stations in the order of their

frequencies on the number buttons. A beep

sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to

weak signals, some number buttons will retain

their former settings.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the

unit starts storing stations from the one currently

displayed.

Storing only the desired

stations

You can manually preset the desired stations

on any chosen number button.

1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to

(6)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in

the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same

number button, the previously stored station will

be erased.

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Receiving the stored

stations

1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

If preset tuning does not work

— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode

Automatic tuning:

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search

for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a

station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)

repeatedly until the desired station is

received.

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too

frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until

“LCL” indicator appears in the display.

Only the stations with relatively strong

signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want

to listen to, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) until

the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS)

repeatedly until “MONO” indicator

appears in the display.

The sound improves, but becomes

monaural (“ST” disappears).

To return to normal mode, press (SENS)

again.

“LCL” indicator is displayed.

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

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Other Functions

Adjusting the sound

characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and

fader.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

Each time you press (SEL), the item

changes as follows:

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing

either side of the volume +/– button.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the

sound

Press (ATT).

“ATT” appears in the display.

To restore the previous volume level, press

(ATT) again.

Cancelling the beep sound

Press (6) while pressing (SEL) down.

To activate the beep sound again, press these

buttons again.

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do

not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will

be deactivated.

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Selecting the sound

position

— My Best sound Position (MBP)

When you drive without passengers, you can

enjoy the most comfortable sound

environment with “My Best sound Position.”

“My Best sound Position” has two presets,

which adjust the sound level of balance and

fader. You can select one very easily with the

MBP button.

Press (MBP) repeatedly for the desired

listening position.

The mode of “My Best sound Position” is

shown in the display in order of the table.

If you want to adjust the sound level of

balance and fader more precisely, you can

do it using the (SEL) button. (page 13)

Notes

• When the BAL (balance) or FAD (fader) in

“Adjusting the sound characteristics” (page 13) is

adjusted, the MBP setting returns OFF.

• When MBP is set to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting

is activated.

Display

window

MBP-A

MBP-B

MBP-OFF

Right Left Front Rear

Balance Level Fader Level

– 4dB

0

– 4dB

0

– 4dB

0

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass

sound. The D-bass function boosts the low

frequency signal and high frequency signal

with a sharper curve than conventional bass

boost.

You can hear the bass line more clearly even

while the vocal volume remains the same. You

can emphasize and adjust the bass sound

easily with the (D) (D-BASS) button.

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D) (D-BASS) repeatedly to select

the desired bass curve.

As the D-BASS number increases so does

the effect.

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the

bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.

0dB

D.BASS-3

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1

D.BASS-3

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1

Level

Frequency (Hz)

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Additional

Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one

matching the amperage rating stated on the

original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the

power connection and replace the fuse. If the

fuse blows again after replacement, there may

be an internal malfunction. In such a case,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating

exceeding the one supplied with the unit as

this could damage the unit.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the

connectors between the unit and the front

panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,

detach the front panel (page 8) and clean the

connectors with a cotton swab dipped in

alcohol. Do not apply too much force.

Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning

the connectors, and remove the key from the

ignition switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with your

fingers or with any metal device.

Fuse (10 A)

continue to next page t

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Removing the unit

1 Remove the front cover

1 Detach the front panel (page 8).

2 Press the clip inside the front cover

with a thin screwdriver.

3 Repeat step 2 for the other side.

2 Remove the unit

1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the

clip on the left side of the unit, then

pull out the left side of the unit until

the catch clears the mounting.

2 Repeat step 1 for the right side.

3 Slide the unit out of its mounting.

4 mm

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of

the card remote commander becomes shorter.

Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium

battery. Use of any other battery may present a

risk of fire or explosion.

x

+ side up

Notes on lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of

children. Should the battery be swallowed,

immediately consult a doctor.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic

tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may

occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of

in fire.

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Specifications

CD player section

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB

Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

Usable sensitivity 11 dBf

Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),

68 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.7 % (stereo),

0.5 % (mono)

Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs Audio outputs (rear)

Power aerial relay control

terminal

Power amplifier control

terminal

Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz

Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery

(negative earth)

Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 mm

(w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

(w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg

Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

connections (1 set)

Front panel case (1)

Optional accessories Card remote commander

RM-X114

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital

preamplifier or an equalizer.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

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The power is continuously supplied to the

unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

CD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.

•Another CD is already loaded.

•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or

in the wrong way.

Playback does not begin.

•Dirty or defective disc.

•CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

•You tried to playback a CD-R/CD-RW not

designed for audio use.

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due

to its recording equipment or the disc

condition.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.

CD will not be ejected.

The operation buttons do not function.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.

•The unit is installed at an angle of more

than 60°.

•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of

the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy

problems you may encounter with your unit.

Before going through the checklist below,

check the connection and operating

procedures.

General

No sound.

•Adjust the volume with volume + button.

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the centre position

for a 2-speaker system.

The contents of the memory have been

erased.

•The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

•The power cord or battery has been

disconnected.

•The power connecting cord is not

connected properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 13).

• An optional power amplifier is connected

and you are not using the built-in

amplifier.

Indications disappear from/do not appear in

the display.

•The clock display disappears if you press

(OFF) for 2 seconds.

t Press (OFF) again for 2 seconds to

display the clock.

•Remove the front panel and clean the

connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors”

(page 15) for details.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.

The fuse has blown.

Makes noise when the ignition key is in the

ON, ACC, or OFF position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the

car’s accessory power connector.

No power is being supplied to the unit.

•Check the connection. If everything is in

order, check the fuse.

•The car does not have an ACC position.

t Press (SRC) (or insert a disc) to turn on

the unit.

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Error displays/Messages

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about

5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Err04

A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.

t Clean or insert the CD correctly.

Err99

The CD unit cannot be operated because of

some problem.

t Press the RESET button on the unit.

If these solutions do not help improve the

situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Messages

“ ” or “ ”

You have reached the beginning or the end

of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

•Connect a power aerial control lead (blue)

or accessory power supply lead (red) to the

power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster.

(Only when your car has built-in FM/AM

aerial in the rear/side glass.)

•Check the connection of the car aerial.

•The auto aerial will not go up.

t Check the connection of the power

aerial control lead.

•Check the frequency.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”

t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page

12).

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Perform manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set to the monaural reception mode

(page 12).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard

in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

t Cancel monaural reception mode (page

12).

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